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01-06-2013 at 11:05 PM
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Change Tables.... Explain....

Ok, so I've seen change tables for sale, I've seen dressers with separated attachments for the top to make it into a change table.... But what about a standard dresser, can I not just use it as a change table?  

Can anyone explain the options to me and maybe your preference? 
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01-06-2013 at 11:11 PM
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We refinished an antique dresser and just put a changing pad on top. The pad came with a strap so you can secure it to the back of the dresser to prevent it from sliding around.
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01-06-2013 at 11:37 PM
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We just have a standard long dresser and plopped the changing pad on top.  No special trays or anything.  I chose to not attach mine because I didn't want any false sense of security from the flimsy strap.  At 9 mos we had to start changing dd on the floor because she was too dangerous to change at a height she could fall off.  I'd just make sure the top is high enough on whatever you choose.  You don't want it too low or it will hurt your back.  I'd say the changing tables are mostly a waste of money because you won't use it after a certain time and a dresser is always useful.  If you buy a "dresser/changer" you will pay more simply because it is labeled as for a baby.


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01-07-2013 at 1:10 AM
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We just have a standard long dresser and plopped the changing pad on top. nbsp;No special trays or anything. nbsp;I chose to not attach mine because I didn't want any false sense of security from the flimsy strap. nbsp;At 9 mos we had to start changing dd on the floor because she was too dangerous to change at a height she could fall off. nbsp;I'd just make sure the top is high enough on whatever you choose. nbsp;You don't want it too low or it will hurt your back. nbsp;I'd say the changing tables are mostly a waste of money because you won't use it after a certain time and a dresser is always useful. nbsp;If you buy a "dresser/changer" you will pay more simply because it is labeled as for a baby.


This exactly but I never actually used it. But when they become more mobile it would be really easy for them to fall off so at they point I think they are useless.
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01-07-2013 at 4:41 AM
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We also use a standard dresser for a changing table.  At two and a half I still dress him up there, though we have always had to be right next to him--I think you would be with any changing table though.
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01-07-2013 at 10:20 AM
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I happen to love our separate changing table.  I didn't want to take up room on the dresser for changing and figured once the baby got big they would have to be moved.

DD is 20 months and still gets changed on the change table.  I hate changing her on the floor plus I'm also pregnant again and find it much easier to change her on an elevated surface.  It also has a lot of good storage for diapers, wipes, creams etc.  so it has been well worth the money for us (and I think we only spent about $70 on it).

 

 

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01-07-2013 at 10:28 AM
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We use a standard dresser as well. I bought some thick non-slip grips and hot glued them to the bottom of the pad so it won't slide around. The pad also has a strap that connects it to the back of the dresser. My LO is 7 months and he still lays pretty still on the table. I keep everything I need to change him in the top drawer so I never have to step away from the table and can keep a hand on him at all times. 
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We just use a contoured change pad that screwed into the back of the dresser. I feel it's quite secure. Maybe dd is not as squirmy?  She definitely has had anti-diaper-change phases where we've had to use the safety strap to tie her down, but no issues. I use it for every change. 

PICK just have an Ikea 3drawer Birkland dresser, and the pad and a basket of diaper supplies fits perfectly.  
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01-07-2013 at 11:25 PM
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MMMiller:
We also use a standard dresser for a changing table.  At two and a half I still dress him up there, though we have always had to be right next to him--I think you would be with any changing table though.

Same here. Unless you are walking away from your baby and leaving them unattended, I don't see how it's unsafe. Just keep one hand on baby while you change them.
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We have a long dresser with a changing pad on top. We did not attach with the strap, but we did place a piece of non-skid kitchen shelf liner underneath to keep it from sliding. We have a JJ Cole diaper caddy at the end of the dresser for easy access to diapers, wipes, vaseline, etc. in it. 
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01-08-2013 at 9:55 AM
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We have a long dresser with a changing pad on top. We did not attach with the strap, but we did place a piece of non-skid kitchen shelf liner underneath to keep it from sliding. We have a JJ Cole diaper caddy at the end of the dresser for easy access to diapers, wipes, vaseline, etc. in it. 
This is exactly what we did too.
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01-10-2013 at 5:12 PM
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I'm sure you will find it weird, but I had an Ikea corner desk that we didn't use, I put a changing mat in the middle and I find it very easy to change baby there, plus I use the small shelves to put diapers, cream, q-tips etc...
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